Meet the superstars who ran, jumped and skated right into the history books! These true stories are packed with big wins, epic fails and super-cool comebacks. From Olympic legends to surprise champions, find out what made these sporting heroes stand out from the crowd.Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads.At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.